Town Board — Minutes

Town of Lincoln Budget Workshop November 3, 2025 The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Chairman Bill Hassey. Pledge of Allegiance, Present: Hassey, Supervisors, Bruce Richter, Ken Fox, Dick Stoegbauer, and Kim Simac, Clerk/Treasurer, Shelly Sauvola, and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Sherry Schmidt. Three other interested persons were in attendance. The Open Meeting Statement and Verification Media Notice given by Hassey. The agenda was approved on a motion by Stoegbauer, seconded by Fox, all in favor, motion carried. The Board discussed line items for the 2026 budget. The board discussed room tax collections and the Town of Lincoln's current IO percent retention. The Town of Washington and City of Eagle River belong to the Eagle River Room Tax Commission, along with Lincoln. All other municipalities in the county that collect room tax retain between 25% and 30%. Supervisor Simac made a motion that the town board schedule a meeting with the Town of Washington and the City of Eagle River to explore other potential options for the room (accommodation) tax, the motion was seconded by Stoegbauer, all in favor, motion carried. The Budget Hearing and Special Town Elector Meeting was scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Motion to adjourn made by Fox, seconded by Stoegbauer, all in favor, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:01 a.m. Shelly D. Sa vola, Clerk/Treasurer